These clubs are going to put up an intense battle against one another, but AS Roma are likely to emerge victorious in their upcoming Serie A clash against Napoli
Match info: Serie A
Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Date: Sunday, 30th November 2025
Time: 8:45 pm Nigerian time
Surprise Serie A leaders Roma will host reigning champions Napoli in a Sunday night showdown, as the two southern sides clash at Stadio Olimpico.
Following midweek wins in Europe, this season's first Derby del Sole comes with both clubs challenging for the Scudetto.
Head-to-head:
- Roma have won 66 of the last 178 meetings between the two teams.
- Napoli recorded 54 victories.
- The remaining 58 clashes ended in draws.
- AS Roma are on a four-match winning streak.
- Napoli are on a two-match winning run.
- The Lupi have only won one of their last five games against Gli Azzurri.
- Only three of their last 10 encounters produced more than two goals.
Form:
- Roma in the league: W-W-L-W-W
- Roma in all competitions: L-W-W-W-W
- Napoli in the league: W-W-D-L-W
- Napoli in all competitions: D-D-L-W-W
Team News:
- Artem Dobvyk, Angelino and Edoardo Bove will not be in action for AS Roma. They are not fit enough.
- Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Alex Meret and Billy Gilmour are not going to be a part of the squad for Napoli. They are injured. Leonardo Spinazzola might also miss out due to fitness issues.
Player(s) to watch:
- Paulo Dybala will be ready to lead his side in the attacking front yet again. He is going to be one of the main men in the squad for AS Roma. Paulo Dybala has scored one goal and has an assist to his name in eight Serie A appearances this season. He is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.
- Scott McTominay is going to play a crucial part both in the midfield and the attacking front for the visitors. He has been performing well for Napoli this season and will be a constant thorn for the opponents. He can score goals and can also regulate the ball well in the midfield.